Donations to flood victims

[anaphylaxis]

I'm looking to make a $$$ donation to an organization who is helping flood victims. Yes, I know the usual players in this sort of situation but am not entirely impressed with how they've handled things at times. So, are there any reputable, and ideally local, non-profits I can throw some money at?

[Great-Kazoo]

Local shelter, be it human or animal.

[Wulf202]

DENVER - With deadly flooding inundating communities across Colorado, many are asking -- "How can I help?"

Many cities, counties and towns are still in initial rescue mode and have not specifically asked for help.

"We appreciate all offers for help from volunteers, but at this point we would like to direct everyone to donate cash to the Red Cross and Salvation Army," officials with the Boulder Office of Emergency Management said. "Please do not bring supplies to fire stations, police, etc. Volunteers should not self-deploy because of safety issues. Stay tuned for ways to help."

If you don't want to wait, here are a few ways you can help:

- Monitor the website HelpColoradoNow.org. It will list volunteer and donation opportunities.

- The Red Cross opened shelters in Commerce City, Erie, Loveland, Longmont, Boulder and other towns. They need trained volunteers to help. Learn more: http://www.redcross.org/co/denver/volunteer. The Red Cross also asks for donations. Call 1-800-REDCROSS to donate.

- The Salvation Army is bringing in help from other areas to assist with its shelters and its program for feeding first responders. You can donate money at www.imsalvationarmy.org or call 1-800-SAL-ARMY (1-800-725-2769) and designate “Colorado Floods.”

- Donating household goods. While in-kind donations are not currently being stored for disaster victims, those items can help the Salvation Army in its ongoing mission. To donate, visit www.SATruck.com or call 1-800-SA-TRUCK.

- Foothills United Way has established the ‘Foothills Flood Relief Fund’ to be able to respond to the effects of these storms. Organizers expect to use this fund for immediate relief as well as longer-term recovery in Boulder and Broomfield Counties. The Fund is accessible online at www.unitedwayfoothills.org/floodrelief

- Boulder Valley Humane Society is accepting animals needing shelter from evacuated areas of Boulder County. They need a variety of items including heavy blankets, creamy peanut butter (for dog treats), bottles, KONG Classic rubber toys, Large, heavy-duty storage bins and more. See the full list: http://www.boulderhumane.org/donate/wish-list They also need volunteers: http://www.boulderhumane.org/get-involved/volunteer and donations: http://www.boulderhumane.org/donate/give-today

[hatidua]

Local shelter, be it human or animal.

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[cmailliard]

Another agency to consider is Team Rubicon (http://teamrubiconusa.org/). They will be active later this week when operations switch from Response to Recovery. They are a national organization but with local representation. Most are former military looking to keep doing good.

Otherwise what Wulf put up are good to go.

[anaphylaxis]

Thanks. Donation done.

[Great-Kazoo]

Another agency to consider is Team Rubicon (http://teamrubiconusa.org/). They will be active later this week when operations switch from Response to Recovery. They are a national organization but with local representation. Most are former military looking to keep doing good.

Otherwise what Wulf put up are good to go.


Nice web site and good intentions from them.